Cognitive Scaffold

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MENTAL MODEL · M6873

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Version 1.0.0 · Updated 2026-07-30

CORE DEFINITION

Simple Triage and Rapid Treatment, a rapid casualty classification method that uses three indicators—respiration, perfusion, and mental status—to classify casualties into four priority categories within 60 seconds.

SCAFFOLDING EFFECT

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Reduce cognitive load

Rapid decision-making in emergency situations. Quickly determine treatment priority when resources are limited.

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Anchor fast decisions

In mass casualty incidents, use three minimal vital signs (respiration, perfusion, mental status) to triage within about 60 seconds, sorting resources by 'can wait' priority: Red (critical but salvageable), Yellow (serious but can wait), Green (minor), Black (dead or moribund). The goal is to save the most lives with limited treatment resources.

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